Berkeley Bears, San Pablo Park Berkeley 9470, Berkeley, CA 94702, US

Community Works West Inc is a leading organization in Berkeley, CA, with over 25 years of experience in restorative-based program design. They aim to transform justice through humanity and healing, reducing the number of individuals entering and re-entering the criminal legal system. Their services are designed to meet the needs of people at any stage of justice system involvement, honoring the expertise of survivors, incarcerated individuals, and their communities. Community Works West works towards a future where justice heals rather than harms, implementing restorative justice programs and advocating for policy changes that support communities disproportionately affected by mass incarceration. With a focus on restorative practices, Community Works West supports individuals in successfully returning home after incarceration through restorative reentry programs, case management, artistic creation, and family systems work. They also empower children with incarcerated parents to use their voice, pride, and power through their youth power programs. Additionally, Community Works West translates the lessons learned from their direct service work into systems change efforts, aiming to create a future where justice is rooted in humanity and healing.Generated from the website